Freelance Narrative Editor​/Writer

Remote Freelance
· as needed Narrative editing

Bring the finishing touches to The Freeblades. Take drafts that are roughly 80% there and give them the voice, texture and restraint of dark fantasy. Paid freelance work, in batches as needed.

The Freeblades is an indie dungeon RPG with an established world and narrative bible. We use Bible-assisted drafting to develop initial material. Now we need a writer with a sharp editorial eye to decide what stays, what needs refining and what needs rewriting. Some pieces need a few careful changes; others need restructuring, expansion or a fresh approach. The aim is rich, deliberate writing that feels connected, from an everyday item to the stories that shape the world.

• Edit and write item descriptions, lore, dialogue and other in-game text
• Refine and extend the narrative bible, drawing connections within the established lore
• Review tone, continuity, clarity and consistency across the material
• Preserve useful gameplay information while adding character, history and atmosphere

• At least two years of paid writing or editing experience; professional game credits are welcome but not essential
• Concise, evocative writing and a love of dark fantasy told through small, meaningful details
• A strong editorial eye for awkward phrasing, repetition, tonal drift and contradictions
• An understanding of player needs and the constraints of in-game text
• Clear communication, comfort following a brief and a collaborative approach to feedback

• Previous game-writing or editing experience will be prioritised, especially work that shows how narrative supports gameplay

• Bring ideas that deepen the setting, connect its lore and extend its stories within the established foundations, voice and style
• Work to the narrative brief and style guidance, incorporate feedback and revise so every contribution feels part of the same world. Final editorial approval stays with the project lead

• Paid freelance work, intended as a long-term collaboration with a writer we can return to as material becomes ready
• This is an as-needed arrangement, not a full-time position or a guaranteed weekly workload. We agree each batch around your availability; you are not expected to be constantly on call
• We're a small indie project with a modest budget. Scope, fees and deadlines are agreed before each assignment, with quotes based on the size and editorial needs of the batch
• If the project grows and succeeds, the amount of work may increase. Future work is not guaranteed

• Use the application form and name the Freelance Narrative Editor / Writer role. The form's minimum of two years of paid experience applies
• Include relevant writing or editing samples, your rates, preferred pricing structure and availability

We're a small self-funded team with no publisher — which means we can't match big-studio salaries, but it also means no investors dictating design and no committee watering down your work. We want craftspeople driven by technical excellence and a genuine love of the genre, not the size of the paycheck. We'd rather be upfront about that than oversell it.

Register your interest and we'll keep you on file. The main form is for experienced people — two years of paid work minimum — and the internship form is for students and early careers.